Job summary
Employer heading
A&E Activity Transcriber
Band 3
Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an A&E Activity Transcriber to join our friendly Emergency Department at KGH . This is a permanent role, and is for 37.5 hours per week. Flexibility is essential to support team working.
The post holder will need to be self-motivated and demonstrate an ability to manage, organise and prioritise their own workloads in order to meet strict coding deadlines.
Main duties of the job
- Reading and correctly transcribing (from notes that are not always clear and can be ambiguous) an analysis and interpretation of diagnostic and treatment notes written by clinical staff in patients notes. There are a range of options open to the post holder when making their decisions. The post holder is required to use a high depth of knowledge of ED classifications and protocols.
- On occasion challenging and negotiating with clinicians when requiring amendments to the chosen code. Ensuring that clinicians understand the financial and audit consequences of any proposed changes.
- Developing and maintaining in depth knowledge and expertise of the huge area of patient coding to ensure accurate, high quality and timely coding. Carrying out a programme of continuous personal development to ensure their knowledge and understanding is always up to date with the latest publications and thinking.
- Knowledge of the ECDS and NHS Data dictionary.
- Working with a variety of documented conditions, investigations and procedures. Problem solving for specialised services.
- The post holder will be expected to use a high degree of initiative to use the correct code from a range of options. Incorrect allocation may have a direct detrimental effect on the Trusts income under payments of results.
Working for our organisation
Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest employers in the area and we are on an exciting journey. Our mission is to provide safe, compassionate, and clinically excellent patient care, by being an outstanding employer for our people. We have entered into a Group Model with neighbouring Northampton General Hospital and have become University Hospitals of Northamptonshire.
Our Excellence Values:
Compassion
Respect
Integrity
Courageous
Accountable
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
- Reading and correctly transcribing (from notes that are not always clear and can be ambiguous) an analysis and interpretation of diagnostic and treatment notes written by clinical staff in patients notes. There are a range of options open to the post holder when making their decisions. The post holder is required to use a high depth of knowledge of ED classifications and protocols.
- On occasion challenging and negotiating with clinicians when requiring amendments to the chosen code. Ensuring that clinicians understand the financial and audit consequences of any proposed changes.
- Developing and maintaining in depth knowledge and expertise of the huge area of patient coding to ensure accurate, high quality and timely coding. Carrying out a programme of continuous personal development to ensure their knowledge and understanding is always up to date with the latest publications and thinking.
- Knowledge of the ECDS and NHS Data dictionary.
- Working with a variety of documented conditions, investigations and procedures. Problem solving for specialised services.
- The post holder will be expected to use a high degree of initiative to use the correct code from a range of options. Incorrect allocation may have a direct detrimental effect on the Trusts income under payments of results.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- 5 GCSEs Grade A-C (or equivalent) or above with Maths and/or English and/or a science subject or an NVQ level 3
- A level or equivalent including English and /or Mathematics and/or a related science subject
Desirable criteria
- NVQ level 3 Business Administration or equivalent experience
Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Previous NHS experience.
- IT data analysis, audit and database experience
- Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office applications e.g. Outlook, Word, Excel, Publisher
- Able to work well as part of a team.
- Understanding of Emergency Department Government Clinical Quality Indicators and Performance Target.
- Able to recognise and resolve routine issues, referring when appropriate
- Able to communicate clearly, both written and verbally
- Methodical and organised.
- Work to strict deadlines whilst under pressure
- Experience of working with clinicians and/or senior managers
- Experience of coaching staff
- Familiar with SnowMed codes
Skills
Essential criteria
- Positive and flexible attitude to work.
- Willingness to undertake training/learn new skills
- Punctual with good timekeeping.
- Excellent analytical skills
- Excellent judgemnt skills
- The ability to problem solve
- Ability to undertake and participate in local audits, surveys and any relevant research to fulfil the requirements of the day to day patient data validation
Applicant requirements
The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Sharon Monteath
- Job title
- A&E Admin Manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
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